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Vadnais Lake Area Watershed Management Organization ( VLAWMO) WSB is familiar with the VLAWMO through our work on the City of White Bear Lake's public works facility. In addition, WSB has extensive experience working with or directly for a large variety of WMO's. We have prepared the WMO plans for the following organizations: • Elm Creek WMO (Champlin, Corcoran, Dayton, Hassan, Maple Grove, Medina, Plymouth and Rogers) • Rum River WMO (Ramsey, Anoka, Coon Rapids and Andover) • Gun Club Lake WMO (Eagan, Mendota Heights and Inver Grove Heights) • Richfield- Bloomington WMO (Richfield and Bloomington) • Lower Mississippi River WMO (Inver Grove Heights, Lilydale, Mendota Heights, St. Paul, South St. Paul, Sunfish Lake and West St. Paul) In the event that coordination is needed with the VLAWMO within the City of Lino Lakes, we are confident that our staff has the knowledge and expertise to work through any projects that may arise. WSB & Associates, Inc. Additional Relevant Information Alternative Engineering Techniques — "Green Design" Staff at WSB embraces the notion of developing sustainable or "green design" solutions. Balancing engineered solutions with natural resources and long- term maintenance is critical in developing a valuable green design. One recent example of developing a project using a green design was located in the City of St. Anthony. The City had several issues related to potable water demand and treatment, as well as drainage issues near Central Park. WSB developed a first of its kind, innovative project, which incorporated alternative uses for surface water runoff and filter media backwash water from the City water treatment plant. The design allows this water to be used for irrigation on their 20- acre City Park and City Hall site. The project reuses water currently discharged to downstream water bodies and eliminates runoff and the associated pollutants to Mirror Lake and the Mississippi River. WSB assisted the City in securing more than $1.5 million in outside grant funding from the Mississippi River WMO, Hennepin County, and the RCWD to assist in the construction of these improvements. The City did not have to contribute financially to the project! The project also received the following awards: • 2010 ACEC /MN Engineering Excellence Grand Award • 2009 LMC City of Excellence Award — Population 5,000 to 19,999 • 2009 MPWA Project of the Year — Honorable Mention • 2008 CEAM Municipal Project of the Year - Honorable Mention Related Experience 111.